User guide

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD

FX™ Series/

Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.

M5A97 LE R2.0

M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+

The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD

Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU

ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent

bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.